Pickle lovers, this dip is for you! It’s creamy, tangy, and fresh. It tastes like an easy, grown-up alternative to fried pickles with ranch dressing. If you’re looking for the perfect dip for game days, look no further.
To make it, you’ll need sour cream or Greek yogurt, dill pickles plus some pickle brine, fresh dill and chives. That’s it! It’s so simple to stir together on a moment’s notice and tastes even better the next day.
Dill pickles bring this dip to life, and some pickles are better than others. My favorite are these homemade pickles. You can find great pickles in the refrigerated section of the grocery store—look for Grillo or Claussen brands.
The fresh herbs offer irresistible ranch dressing vibes. Dried herbs don’t compare. If you happen to have fresh chives and dill growing in your garden, this is a pantry-friendly dip.
This relatively healthy dip completely satisfies my cravings for creamy, salty indulgence. For a lighter snack, use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and serve it with veggie sticks, like bell pepper and celery.
Pickle Dip Serving Suggestions
Try any or all of these dipping vehicles:
- Potato chips: Wavy potato chips are more sturdy and better suited for dipping.
- Bell pepper strips
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
If you’re serving a whole meal, start with this dip and choose from these satisfying options:
If you have any leftover dip, I enjoyed a makeshift bowl of cooked lentils, roasted cauliflower, and chopped veggies topped with pickle dip. Sprinkle your extra dill and chives on top.
More Easy Dips to Make
From one dip lover to another, you’ve got to try these dip recipes:
Please let me know how your pickle dip turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Dill Pickle Dip
This dill pickle dip recipe is creamy, rich and full of fresh flavor! It’s a relatively healthy homemade dip that’s ready in 10 minutes. This dip is perfect for game day watch parties or a fun snack. Recipe yields about 3 ½ cups dip, enough for 7 to 10 servings.
- In a small serving bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped pickles, brine, dill and chives. Stir to combine, then season with a few twists of black pepper, to taste.
- Sprinkle the top lightly with chopped chives, dill and another twist of pepper. Serve as desired. Leftover pickle dip will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.
Notes
Make it dairy free/vegan: Substitute my vegan sour cream. Double the recipe to yield 2 cups.
Nutrition
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